25 tips for planting in pots and planters

Whether you are new to the planting of your best flowers or vegetables in pots and planters, or if you are an expert in this work, I advise you to read these 25 tips for gardening in pots and you will help a lot in the work.

Whether you are new to the planting of your best flowers or vegetables in pots and planters, or if you are an expert in this work, I advise you to read these 25 tips for gardening in pots and planters that you will help a lot in the work.

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1. Irrigation is not the same for all plants

As a general rule, plants thinner leaves need more water and plants thicker sheets need less, so you must keep in mind that the watering pots and planters is essential for the growth of your plants and not all species of plants are watered equally.

2. Dwarf varieties

Seriously consider growing dwarf varieties or smaller than usual plants, as they are species that are perfectly suited to smaller dimensions planters.

3. Best species for gardeners

Both garlic and leeks are large plants in the gardening using pots and usually tend to have very few problems with insects or disease, have shallow roots and take up very little space, making it ideal for this type of plantations in your flowerbeds.

4. Size is important

The size of your plants and the size of your flower beds should be tailored to the needs and the space you have, so that both the plant you will use in your planter as flowerpot you have available have to be related in terms of volume as well as to the place where you go to place.

5. The climate is important

If you live in a place with a warm climate, color of your window boxes and It can help reduce the absorption of this heat and can keep the roots of your plants cooler, so it would be interesting that when buying your flower boxes in these places you decided for light colors.

6. Seeds

It is foresighted as to the plantation in your window boxes and pots , so book your best plants seeds for the next season will result in a benefit to your pocket and you’re going to spend budget on flowerbed.

7. Planting trees

If you have decided to plant a tree in a pot, plan ahead this work and think of how big it can be and grow in several years in order to determine the size of the pot in which you go planting.

8. The mulch

The mulch is your greatest ally when planted in flower beds as it prevents the loss of water when you water your pots. Use fertilizer plants in your flower beds if they are sensitive to water or exposed to direct sunlight.

9. The color of the flower beds

It sometimes happens that we get tired of the color of our flower beds, so you change the color does make the skin look new as the first time.

In Artificial Stone have models of planters that have more than 13 colors to choose from and different measures, yet to be planters of artificial stone, paint them is a very simple task, you just have to choose the color and type of suitable paint to paint the concrete, which is not toxic and that if the gardener is very exposed to the sun, it is a light color to not increase the temperature inside the container.

10. Fertilizers

Mixing organic fertilizers slow release with own land of your gardener to keep your plants growing and flowering is abundant throughout the season.

11. Native plants

Native plants in your area or area will always be the most suitable for planting in your flower beds as they are more resistant to climate you have and also have less maintenance than other species that are native to other areas, so this is species one of the best choices you can make when you’re planning to plant in your flower beds.

As a general rule, native plants are adapted much more natural to existing climatic conditions of the area shape.

12. When watering

Watering early in the morning or evening, as they are the best times for the plant to absorb more effectively the water and that at this time the risk of water loss is very considerably diminished by evaporation.

13. The Ivy

Among the most conducive to plant in a planter plants, the Ivy is perfect as it is very easy to grow and doing very well as wall cladding in case you wanted to use it for that purpose.

14. Good drainage

Remember that watering is important but also the good drainage in your planter, so that the earth takes care of your jardiniere this always moist but not waterlogged.

15. Design

The design and species you plant in your planter can give a different decoration where you have your pots touch.

Example: You can make combinations with a ground floor of growth or flowers cascading around the outside of the gardener, combining it with a plant leaves high, the effect is really great.

16. The mobility of boxes

The pots or planters that are more significant sizes also have a higher weight, but if you are farsighted and want to move, you have to place them in a small platform with wheels for movement. Some of our models planters and pots have the option to implement them wheels.

17. Mix plant varieties

If you want to make a good mix, you can decanters by a planter of straight lines and simple to show an exotic plant and enhance their beauty or else you can play with a striking color of a planter to plant an ordinary plant and so has the effect of highlighting the contrasts.

18. The color of the flower boxes

Are you not sure what color to use in your garden? Remember that pots and white are very striking and stick with it.

19. The quality of the land

The land in your pots and planters should be quality and nutrients needed for growth and maturity of the plant, so do not skimp on buying the land of best quality for your pots.

20. Hanging baskets

If you have decided to put hanging baskets, make sure you have easy access to them when water them.

21. Drain off water

Sometimes you have pots or planters that rely directly on the ground without dishes, which can lead to poor drainage of the planter, so it would be interesting that will place these pots on a bench or simply resting on a surface higher so they can drain properly.

22. Land filling of boxes

When you fill your planter earth, do not do it to the top edge, but rather left between three to five centimeters of space to the edge so you can easily irrigate.

23. And aromatic plants and culinary herbs

You can leverage your planters to plant herbs or vegetables that will serve you when cooking.

24. Flower beds in the shade

If you have a corner with plenty of shade in your home, you can take this place to plant ferns and other shade loving plants are easy to maintain and decorate this dark space.

25. Planters and privacy

Making a good arrangement with your planters can plant bamboo or ivy trellis so they can make a natural shade that will provide privacy to your deck or patio.

The truth is that both the planters and pots are a product that offers a wide range of possibilities when planting different plants in them and also gives you the versatility to decorate the spaces of your garden easy and simple way.